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Australian Studies

Bachelors of Science / Arts

Discover more about the influences that have shaped Australia from the past to present day.

You'll learn about the iconic images and identities, the major challenges and issues that make Australian culture and society unique.

Graduates can apply their knowledge in areas including tourism and hospitality, business and enterprise, politics, diplomacy, culture and the arts.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2025

6 in Australia for social sciences and humanities

CWTS Leiden Ranking 2023

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Corporate travel consultant
  • Travel consultant
  • Tourism and hospitality manager
  • Tourism operations coordinator
  • Policy adviser
Renee's PhD story: exploring how ‘jumping genes’ disrupt early development
PhD candidate Renee Chu with supervisor Sandra Richardson

UQ people

Renee's PhD story: exploring how ‘jumping genes’ disrupt early development

5-minute read

Aakash's PhD story: understanding the psychology of giving
PhD candidate Aakash Kurian Thottam with supervisor Peter Popkowski Leszczyc

UQ people

Aakash's PhD story: understanding the psychology of giving

6-minute read

Dylan's PhD story: breathing new life into a living Indigenous language
PhD candidate Dylan Berger with supervisor Felicity Meakins

UQ people

Dylan's PhD story: breathing new life into a living Indigenous language

4-minute read

Renee's PhD story: exploring how ‘jumping genes’ disrupt early development
PhD candidate Renee Chu with supervisor Sandra Richardson

UQ people

Renee's PhD story: exploring how ‘jumping genes’ disrupt early development

5-minute read

Aakash's PhD story: understanding the psychology of giving
PhD candidate Aakash Kurian Thottam with supervisor Peter Popkowski Leszczyc

UQ people

Aakash's PhD story: understanding the psychology of giving

6-minute read

Dylan's PhD story: breathing new life into a living Indigenous language
PhD candidate Dylan Berger with supervisor Felicity Meakins

UQ people

Dylan's PhD story: breathing new life into a living Indigenous language

4-minute read

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Overseas study

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Contemporary Australia
  • Australian Popular Culture
  • Australian Film and Television
  • Introduction to Aboriginal Studies

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